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Background imageLeaping Collection: Berlin Olympic Games - Jesse Owens in the Long Jump

Berlin Olympic Games - Jesse Owens in the Long Jump
Berlin Olympic Games - Jesse Owens (1913-1980) in the Long Jump, producing his gold medal-winning leap of 26 ft 5 in (one of four golds he won at this games). Date: 1936

Background imageLeaping Collection: At the Start of the Cresta Run, St. Moritz, 1912

At the Start of the Cresta Run, St. Moritz, 1912
Photograph showing a member of the St. Moritz Tobogganing Club leaping onto his machine at the top of the Cresta Run, 1912. This famous course was first laid out in 1884

Background imageLeaping Collection: Fairies dance in a circle - Fairy Ring

Fairies dance in a circle - Fairy Ring
He whistled to the merry elves, Were leaping in a ring

Background imageLeaping Collection: Silhouette of fox hunting scene

Silhouette of fox hunting scene
Silhouette of a fox hunting scene with three horse riders leaping a fence

Background imageLeaping Collection: Silhouette of fox hunting scene

Silhouette of fox hunting scene
Silhouette of a fox hunting scene with two horse riders in red jackets leaping a fence

Background imageLeaping Collection: If Unhealthy, be healthy: If Healthy by Healthier

If Unhealthy, be healthy: If Healthy by Healthier
An energetic man starts the day in his dressing gown by diving off the mantelpiece of his living room

Background imageLeaping Collection: Muybridge - Horse Leap

Muybridge - Horse Leap
Horse : leaping

Background imageLeaping Collection: Book / Peter Pan Dances

Book / Peter Pan Dances
Peter Pan dances with his shadow

Background imageLeaping Collection: Cowboy on a Bucking Bronco

Cowboy on a Bucking Bronco Date: 1906

Background imageLeaping Collection: Ramsay MacDonald leaping into the limelight

Ramsay MacDonald leaping into the limelight
Ramsay MacDonald (1866-1937) British Labour politician, leaping into the limelight over the backs of Bonar Law (Conservative) and Lloyd George (Liberal) when he won the General Election in 1922

Background imageLeaping Collection: Helsinki Olympics - Gymnasts

Helsinki Olympics - Gymnasts
Three female gymnasts used as the subject for a promotional card for the Helsinki Olympic Games of 1952. Date: 1952

Background imageLeaping Collection: Athletics event with hurdles

Athletics event with hurdles
An athletics event with men taking part in a hurdles race. circa 1940s

Background imageLeaping Collection: Silhouette of hunting scene

Silhouette of hunting scene
Silhouette of a hunting scene, showing a horsewoman leaping a stream while a dog follows the scent of the fox

Background imageLeaping Collection: White Star Line Emigration poster

White Star Line Emigration poster
Poster produced by White Star Line encouraging people to " jump to it" for the chance of a lifetime - to emigrate to Canada

Background imageLeaping Collection: Studies of a hare

Studies of a hare
Pencil studies of a hare by Raymond Sheppard

Background imageLeaping Collection: Ivan and the Chestnut Horse, a Russian fairy tale

Ivan and the Chestnut Horse, a Russian fairy tale. The chestnut horse seemed to linger in the air at the top of its leap while that kiss endured

Background imageLeaping Collection: The Frog and the Butterfly. The leap of a frog in pursuit of an insect

The Frog and the Butterfly. The leap of a frog in pursuit of an insect, as revealed by the camera. Date: 1954

Background imageLeaping Collection: Somersault using a springboard. Facsimile of an

Somersault using a springboard. Facsimile of an
Somersault using a springboard

Background imageLeaping Collection: Photograph of Leaping Bar PH, Harrow Weald, Greater London

Photograph of Leaping Bar PH, Harrow Weald, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background imageLeaping Collection: Small boy walks with dog along the tideline - Tenby Beach

Small boy walks with dog along the tideline - Tenby Beach
A small boy walks with his dog along the tideline on Tenby Beach, Pembrokeshire, Wales. The water sparkles in the back light Date: 1988

Background imageLeaping Collection: Wartime Railway Signals

Wartime Railway Signals
A photograph of some ominous wartime railway signals, leaping out of the darkness. Date: circa 1944

Background imageLeaping Collection: Fantasy Fan Design

Fantasy Fan Design
This fan design shows a fantasy scene where women in various costumes are flying in the strong winds over the ocean, a mermaid is leaping out of the water to grab onto the crecent moon

Background imageLeaping Collection: Leaping Dog, by Harry Rountree

Leaping Dog, by Harry Rountree
Leaping Dog, original etching by Harry Rountree Date: circa 1930

Background imageLeaping Collection: Three Japanese Gifts for Felicitous Events

Three Japanese Gifts for Felicitous Events, Mitsukoshi Department Store, Osaka

Background imageLeaping Collection: Cape Reinga lighthouse, North Island, New Zealand

Cape Reinga lighthouse, North Island, New Zealand
View of the lighthouse at Cape Reinga, at the far northern end of the North Island, New Zealand. The lighthouse was built in 1941

Background imageLeaping Collection: Dancer on a beach - by Bertram Park, c. 1930s

Dancer on a beach - by Bertram Park, c. 1930s
Dancer on a beach - by Bertram Park, c.1930s

Background imageLeaping Collection: Roman Lararium shrine and Lustrazio purification rite

Roman Lararium shrine and Lustrazio purification rite
Roman household gods or Lares in a Lararium shrine, showing two young men, genii of Augustus, in tunics and coturn sandals with drinking horns, found in Herculaneum 1

Background imageLeaping Collection: Mounted Display of the Army School of Equitation

Mounted Display of the Army School of Equitation
Mounted Display at the Royal Tournament by The Army School of Equitation (based at Weedon Bec, Daventry, Northamptonshire, England). Date: circa 1910s

Background imageLeaping Collection: Herberts Dogs at the Hippodrome

Herberts Dogs at the Hippodrome
Herberts Dogs, appearing at the London Hippodrome in 1901. The Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic News comment that they, " are not the least expert and interesting

Background imageLeaping Collection: 101st Airborne Division Memorial, Veghel, Holland

101st Airborne Division Memorial, Veghel, Holland
The Memorial is in the form of a kangeroo with a baby in her pouch ( a symbol of the Allied Forces leaping over Dutch rivers) on a huge stone block which weighs 1, 200 kgs

Background imageLeaping Collection: Prince Arthur leaping from the tower

Prince Arthur leaping from the tower. Prince Arthur, Duke of Brittany, was imprisoned and then disappeared - the story of his fall from a tower probably originates in Shakespeares play, King John

Background imageLeaping Collection: Victorian scrap, leaping lion

Victorian scrap, leaping lion. 19th century

Background imageLeaping Collection: The Duck and the Kangaroo - Edward Lear

The Duck and the Kangaroo - Edward Lear. The Kangaroo leaps over the duck. Date: 1922

Background imageLeaping Collection: German field guns being tested at the secretive Krupp works at Essen in 1916

German field guns being tested at the secretive Krupp works at Essen in 1916

Background imageLeaping Collection: The Man Who Bid Half a Guinea at Tattersalls by H M Bateman

The Man Who Bid Half a Guinea at Tattersalls by H M Bateman. Obviously half a guinea is not what you should bid for a horse. This illustration shows the establishment in turmoil

Background imageLeaping Collection: THE HARE AND THE FROGS

THE HARE AND THE FROGS The timid hare discovers that there are creatures even more timid than himself - one of Dores most powerful images. Date: circa 1870

Background imageLeaping Collection: Medieval leaping through hoop

Medieval leaping through hoop
Medieval game where two people hold a hoop and third man jumps through, if the person got caught inside, the music would be stop. Date: 13th century

Background imageLeaping Collection: Fairies dance in a fairy ring

Fairies dance in a fairy ring
He whistled to the merry elves, Were leaping in a ring

Background imageLeaping Collection: A man leaps along the stepping stones at Ogmore Castle

A man leaps along the stepping stones at Ogmore Castle
A young man wearing wellington boots leaps along the stepping stones across the River Ewenny at Ogmore Castle, Ogmore-by-Sea, Glamorgan, South Wales. The ruins of the castle are in the background

Background imageLeaping Collection: Leaping boy Pittenweem, Fife

Leaping boy Pittenweem, Fife
A boy leaps across an alleyway between houses leading down to the sea at Pittenweem, Fife, Scotland. The shadow of one house falls on its neighbour

Background imageLeaping Collection: Where Ignorance is Bliss by H M Bateman

Where Ignorance is Bliss by H M Bateman, this illustration shows a man warming his behind in front of the fire while he smokes his pipe. But he is unaware of the flames leaping up his back

Background imageLeaping Collection: A leaping leopard

A leaping leopard
A snarling leopard caught in mid-leap

Background imageLeaping Collection: Old Maid card game - Freddie Frog Hurdling

Old Maid card game - Freddie Frog Hurdling. circa 1950s

Background imageLeaping Collection: David Livingstone attacked by a lion in Africa

David Livingstone attacked by a lion in Africa
David Livingstone, Scottish missionary and explorer, attacked by a lion in the Mabotsa Valley, Africa. Date: 1843

Background imageLeaping Collection: Bottlenose dolphin - jumping out of the water

Bottlenose dolphin - jumping out of the water (Tursiops truncatus). Distribution: Worldwide except polar regions

Background imageLeaping Collection: Burning of Zeppelin shed at Dusseldorf by G. H. Davis

Burning of Zeppelin shed at Dusseldorf by G. H. Davis
The burning of the new Zeppelin shed at Dusseldorf, by an officer of the Royal Flying Corps. How the giant flame, 500 feet high, leapt up after the bomb had exploded in the shed

Background imageLeaping Collection: Ice Skater Sonja Henie

Ice Skater Sonja Henie
Sonja Henie (19121969) - a Norwegian figure skater and film star

Background imageLeaping Collection: Russian Dancing

Russian Dancing
Russian soldiers dancing a traditional Cossack folk dance, called the Hopak (or Gopak), which originates from the Ukraine. circa 1910s

Background imageLeaping Collection: A Leopard catches a Peacock

A Leopard catches a Peacock
A Leopard pounces on a Peacock, whose flights from its perch is not fast enough for the big cats paw. Painting by Raymond Sheppard

Background imageLeaping Collection: Red Riding Hood Bed

Red Riding Hood Bed
The wicked wolf terrifies Red Riding Hoods grandmother by leaping onto her bed: she cowers under the sheets

Background imageLeaping Collection: Playing Card Back - Female Horse jumping a fence

Playing Card Back - Female Horse jumping a fence. Date: 1930s

Background imageLeaping Collection: USA - Bathing girl leaps in

USA - Bathing girl leaps into the sea off a diving board and suggests that everyone join her! Date: circa 1950s

Background imageLeaping Collection: Lighter than Air - sculpture by Ebbe

Lighter than Air - sculpture by Ebbe
" Lighter than Air" - sculpture by Axel (Emil) Ebbe (1868-1941). Date: 1912

Background imageLeaping Collection: Young woman leaps up from a sand dune, Cornwall

Young woman leaps up from a sand dune, Cornwall
Young woman in a bikini leaps up from a sand dune, Cornwall. Date: 1970

Background imageLeaping Collection: Ducklings and a leaping frog

Ducklings and a leaping frog
Unusual Friends - ducklings and a leaping frog. 1950s

Background imageLeaping Collection: Susi with a leaping frog

Susi with a leaping frog
Unusual Friends - Susi with a leaping frog. 1950s

Background imageLeaping Collection: Dog jumping gate with newspaper in mouth

Dog jumping gate with newspaper in mouth
A dog called Bruno jumps a wooden gate to deliver a newspaper to his master. Date: circa late 1940s

Background imageLeaping Collection: Lady hurdles over the chiffonier

Lady hurdles over the chiffonier
A lady hurdles over the cherished chiffonier (low sideboard) of her great aunt, because she is practising her hurdling for a forthcoming athletic competition. Date: 1923

Background imageLeaping Collection: Getting a Document Stamped At Somerset House by H M Bateman

Getting a Document Stamped At Somerset House by H M Bateman. This illustration shows the red tape of Somerset House, tax offices

Background imageLeaping Collection: Perfume label, Deroubaix & Cie, Lille, France

Perfume label, Deroubaix & Cie, Lille, France. Date: circa 1900s

Background imageLeaping Collection: Frogs playing leapfrog on a Christmas card

Frogs playing leapfrog on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageLeaping Collection: Two frogs playing leapfrog on a greetings card

Two frogs playing leapfrog on a greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageLeaping Collection: Frogs playing leapfrog on a Christmas and New Year card

Frogs playing leapfrog on a Christmas and New Year card
Six frogs playing leapfrog on a Christmas and New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageLeaping Collection: HARES / 3 TYPES C1830

HARES / 3 TYPES C1830
Three types of hare: 1. common hare 2. Alpine hare 3. capybara Date: circa 1830

Background imageLeaping Collection: Young woman leaps up from a sand dune

Young woman leaps up from a sand dune
Gleefully happy young woman jumps for joy in the sand dunes. 1960s

Background imageLeaping Collection: Leaping Tiger

Leaping Tiger
A leaping tiger. (Panthera tigris) Date: circa 1870

Background imageLeaping Collection: Leaping a Brook

Leaping a Brook
Two horses carry their riders over a brook, which the dogs have to swim Date: 1807

Background imageLeaping Collection: Pretty French lady and pet sheepdog - Christmas Mistletoe

Pretty French lady and pet sheepdog - Christmas Mistletoe
Very Pretty French lady in wide-brimmed hat and purple fur-trimmed coat holding a bunch of Christmas mistletoe to her fine pet sheepdog, who bounds up at her in excitement. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageLeaping Collection: L Enfant Prodique by M Carre

L Enfant Prodique by M Carre
Promotional postcard by M. Carre; music Alfred Wormser (Theatre des Funambules, Pasis, 14/6/1890). First produced in England Lyric Theatre, , 25/4/1900. Cartoon by G E Studdy. Date: circa 1900

Background imageLeaping Collection: British Country Scene - Horse jumping

British Country Scene - Horse jumping
Black and white lantern slide of a series of small images showing the progression of a horse leaping a jump.. Part of Box 197 Sayings, Boswell Collection. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageLeaping Collection: Bottlenose Dolphins - Tail dancing

Bottlenose Dolphins - Tail dancing (Tursiops truncatus)

Background imageLeaping Collection: Bottlenose Dolphins - Preparing to jump

Bottlenose Dolphins - Preparing to jump (Tursiops truncatus)

Background imageLeaping Collection: Bottlenose Dolphin - Tail dancing

Bottlenose Dolphin - Tail dancing (Tursiops truncatus)

Background imageLeaping Collection: Bottlenose Dolphin jumping with crowd watching in background

Bottlenose Dolphin jumping with crowd watching in background (Tursiops truncatus)

Background imageLeaping Collection: Bottlenose Dolphin amusing the crowd with a tail dance

Bottlenose Dolphin amusing the crowd with a tail dance (Tursiops truncatus)

Background imageLeaping Collection: Japanese / Red-Crowned / Manchurian CRANE - leaping

Japanese / Red-Crowned / Manchurian CRANE - leaping (Grus japonensis)

Background imageLeaping Collection: Striped Dolphin - Jummping

Striped Dolphin - Jummping
STRIPED DOLPHIN - JUMMPING (Stenella coeruleoalba). Distribution: Tropical and temperate waters worldwide

Background imageLeaping Collection: Bottlenose Dolphin - Group jumping

Bottlenose Dolphin - Group jumping (Tursiops truncatus)

Background imageLeaping Collection: Bottlenose Dolphin - Newborn Baby / Calf first

Bottlenose Dolphin - Newborn Baby / Calf first swim with Mother (Tursiops truncatus). Part of a sequence of imagesDolphin gestation / pregnancy lasts approx

Background imageLeaping Collection: Jump for Joy

Jump for Joy! Date: 1960s

Background imageLeaping Collection: The Player Who Realised He Had Made a Mistake

The Player Who Realised He Had Made a Mistake
Humorous illustration by Fitz, visualising that awful feeling - waiting for it as a tennis player regrets his ill-judged lob against his opponent who leaps up to smash the ball and win a point

Background imageLeaping Collection: Two men playing leapfrog

Two men playing leapfrog

Background imageLeaping Collection: The Great Monohan - Record-breaking Roller Skater

The Great Monohan - Record-breaking Roller Skater
G.S. Monohan ( The Great Monohan ) showing off his skills on his roller skates - here jumping cleanly over three chairs. Date: circa 1909

Background imageLeaping Collection: The Last boat leaving Bangor for Belfast, Northern Ireland

The Last boat leaving Bangor for Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: circa 1906



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